But besides lower humidity and clear skies there are some more changes to the Spirit of America Festival at Point Mallard Park in Decatur this year.

“This year they’ve moved the pageant. We don’t have it anymore but they have expanded the awards ceremony, they have a video presentation they’re going to do with the awards they hand out and they’ve expanded the fireworks tonight. It’s going to be 20 minutes long instead of the 10 or 15 it’s been in the past,” says Brandon.

Perfect weather, new water features like a lazy river and more fireworks? God bless America, indeed.